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Sprint is committed to developing technologies that give you the ability to get what you want when you want it, faster than ever before. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your Conquer 4G. Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and community forums for your phone.
Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new Conquer 4G. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Use Your Device − page 13 − Take Get Ready −...
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3. Display Your Conquer 4G Screen 4. HOME Key 11. BACK Key Light Sensor Self Camera Lens 5. MENU Key 10. SEARCH Key External Speaker Proximity Sensor Volume button Status Bar Icons Display Screen Applications Phone Sprint ID Camera lens...
Get Your Device Ready Install the Battery Turn the Device On • Press and hold 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the device. Unlock the Screen 2. Align the battery’s contacts with those inside the battery compartment and gently press down until the • Drag to the right to unlock.
Activate Your Device Activate Your Device Activate on your phone: • If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is Note: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint phone number and PIN to use this activation method. probably activated and ready to use. 1.
Sprint ID Once your device is activated, you can install an initial 3. Tap Get New on the Choose your ID screen. ID Pack. ID Packs are bundles of applications, (My ID is the default ID Pack.) ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are 4.
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Android Basics: Getting Around Your Device Move Around Your Device’s Menus and Screens Using Gestures Your device’s touchscreen lets you control everything through various types of touches, or gestures. Tap: When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items such as application and Press settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap and hold...
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Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Swipe, Slide Drag: Press and hold your finger with some pressure or Drag before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Rotate: Activate the auto-rotate feature to automatically Rotate change the screen orientation from portrait to...
Your Home Screen Viewing Your Home Screen Status Bar Your device’s Home screen extends horizontally to five The status bar at the top of the Home screen lets you full screens. This gives you room to customize your quickly see both your device status (connections, device and put the things you need front and center, signal strength, battery, GPS) and any current just a swipe away.
Notifications Panel Customize Your Home Screen You can expand the notification area to provide 1. Press > > Add. more detailed information about the current 2. On the Add to Home screen, touch the item you onscreen notification icons. wish to add (Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, or 1.
Buttons and Keys Conquer Buttons and Keys • Menu Key ( ) – Press to open context-specific menus. The bottom front of your device contains a row of four • Home Key ( ) – Press to return to the main static keys that let you perform specific functions. Above the buttons, there is a program-dependent row Home screen.
Open Applications Access Recently-Used Applications Your device keeps a running list of your eight most • If an application is on one of your Home screens, just recently used applications. tap it to open it. 1. Press and hold to open the recently-used • If an application is not available from your Home applications window.
Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard Your QWERTY Keyboards Recipient There are two versions of onscreen keyboards available on your Conquer 4G: the Android keyboard and Swype (default), which uses a unique gliding Send Entry field method to let you enter whole words quickly. When...
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• Word prediction uses a built-in word database • Speed vs. accuracy sets how quickly Swype to predict your desired words while entering text responds to your onscreen input. Move the in Swype. slider between Fast Response (speed) or Error Tolerance (accuracy) and touch OK.
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Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard Your Android Keyboard • ?123 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on the onscreen keyboard. . • Voice Input allows the device to use its built-in Recipient voice recognition software to hear your voice and transcript it directly into text.
Use Your Device: Voicemail Set Up Your Voicemail Retrieve Your Voicemail All unanswered calls are automatically transferred to 1. From the Home screen, tap and then your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned tap Voicemail. off. You should set up your voicemail and personal 2.
Make and Answer Calls Make a Phone Call Mute the Ringer on a Call • To mute the ringer: 1. If the screen is locked, drag to the right side of the screen. • Press the volume down button. 2. Press and tap Phone.
Messaging Send a Text Message Note: For information on taking pictures and videos with your device, see "Camera & Camcorder" on page 20. 1. Press and tap > Messaging Access Messages 2. Tap New message, or press and tap Compose. 1.
Contacts Your device’s Contacts function lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Google and Corporate email accounts, contacts synced from your computer, and old-fashioned contacts entered by hand. Save a Phone Number Retrieve a Phone Number 1.
Edit a Contact Entry 1. Press > Contacts > [contact you'd like to edit]. 2. Press > Edit contact. 3. Tap an option: • [image icon] to assign a picture to the entry. • First name/Last name to edit the current name. • Phone to add or delete a phone number.
Email Set Up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Your device’s Email applications let you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one Account convenient location. Although there is a separate Gmail 1. Press and tap > Email application, the main email application can manage both Internet-based email services (Gmail™...
10.Configure your Email check frequency, Amount to 4. Enter an email address in the To: field. synchronize (days to synchronize between your 5. Enter a subject and a message. device and server), and activate any other email • To add attachments, tap Attach (on the bottom settings, and then tap Next.
Camera & Camcorder Take a Picture View videos 1. Press and then tap > Camera 1. Press and tap > Gallery 2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim the camera 2. Tap a video icon to view the video. lens at your subject, and tap or press Share Pictures and Videos...
Find sports scores, news, and weather. Shop online. On-the-go access lets you browse full-color versions of your favorite websites. Go Online Downloading Applications From the Web You can download applications while browsing 1. Press and tap > Browser. the Web, but you must first set permissions in 2.
Sprint 4G Wi-Fi Take Advantage of 4G Speed Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Sprint 4G data services give you the speed you When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi network need to watch and upload high resolution you can use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to access streaming videos, browse the Web, and have the Internet and other data services.
Android Market Android Market™ gives you access to more than 100,000 applications to boost your productivity and increase your fun. Download Applications and Games 7. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy (for paid applications). 1. Press > > Market Note: You must have a Google (Gmail) account set up on your 2.
Google™ Mobile Services Your Samsung Conquer 4G provides easy access to a variety of Google services including Gmail™, Google Talk™, Google Maps™, Google Navigation, and YouTube™. • Gmail – The Google mail service. Your Gmail • YouTube – View and share videos on one of the account lets you access many Google-related Web’s most popular video sites.
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Your Conquer lets you use the preloaded Qik application to share live videos and have live mobile video chats with compatible mobile devices. Set Up a Qik Account Live Mobile Video Chat With Qik Before using Qik Video on your device, you must create 1.
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Bluetooth Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth -Capable Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Using ® Device Bluetooth 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. (Press > > 1. Open the application containing the file you want Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth to turn to share (for example, press and tap >...
Follow the onscreen prompts to download and 2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select install the Sprint ID Pack. your Conquer 4G hotspot from the network list. Watch • The default name for your Conquer hotspot is SPH-D600XXX.
GPS Navigation Sprint Zone TeleNav™ GPS Navigator lets you see and hear Enhance your Sprint experience. The free Sprint turn-by-turn directions to a known address, or find Zone application makes it a snap to manage your nearby restaurants, stores, banks, or gas stations. account, get tips and tricks for your device, find Get information about traffic and alternate routes recommended apps, and more.
Tools & Resources: Settings Explore ways to customize your device, set permissions, update your phone, and more in menu. Settings Accessing Settings • Privacy • Storage 1. Press and tap > Settings. • Language & keyboard – or – • Voice input & output Settings Press >...
Battery-Saving Tips Manage the Display Brightness and Screen Manage Your Device’s Wireless Functions On-Time Disable the 4G, Sprint Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions of the device when you’re not 1. Press > > Settings > Display > Brightness using them.
Manage Your Account Online: www.sprint.com • Press to add a new line of service, P Q R S upgrade your device, purchase accessories, or • make a payment, see your bills, enroll in access other account services. online billing • Press and tap >...
Helpful Sprint Information Total Equipment Protection Sprint 411 Dial 411 for nationwide listings, movie show times, The protection you need so you can restaurant reservations, driving directions and more. be worry free Spanish-speaking operators are available. See Should anything happen to your phone, you’ll have sprint.com for pricing and details.
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User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, • This Get Started Guide to get you up and running. and community forums for your Samsung Conquer 4G. • Web – Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and community forums for your Conquer.